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- [nek-suh s]
- /ˈnɛk səs/
- /ˈnek.səs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-suh s]
- /ˈnɛk səs/
Definitions of nexus word
- noun plural nexus a means of connection; tie; link. 1
- noun plural nexus a connected series or group. 1
- noun plural nexus the core or center, as of a matter or situation. 1
- noun plural nexus Cell Biology. a specialized area of the cell membrane involved in intercellular communication and adhesion. 1
- noun nexus A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. 1
- noun nexus connection, centre 1
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Origin of nexus
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin nexus a binding, joining, fastening, equivalent to nect(ere) to bind, fasten, tie + -tus suffix of v. action, with tt > s
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Parts of speech for Nexus
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nexus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nexus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nexus
noun nexus
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- connexion — the act or state of connecting.
- link — a torch, especially of tow and pitch.
- tie — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.
- relationship — a connection, association, or involvement.
Antonyms for nexus
noun nexus
- divorce — a divorced man.
- exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
- exteriority — Surface; externality.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
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